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Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS
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Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS | Managing Editor, Podiatry Today
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May 2019

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Volume 32 Issue 5
A Closer Look At The Podiatric Implications Of Cannabidiol And Drug Interactions
By Robert G. Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, CPed, CPRS
Given that a percentage of podiatric patients may be using cannabidiol (CBD) on a regular basis, this author looks at how CBD may interact with prescription drugs.
Emerging Concepts In Reconstructive Surgery For Stage 2 Flatfoot
By Ashim Wadehra, DPM, and Lawrence Fallat, DPM, FACFAS
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a common condition that foot and ankle surgeons frequently encounter. It is a debilitating pathology, which results in degeneration of the posterior tibial tendon, hindfoot valgus and collapse of the…
Keys To Differentiating Lower Extremity Rashes
By Kristine Hoffman DPM, FACFAS
Due to varying etiologies and clinical presentations, it can be challenging at times to accurately identify rashes on the foot and ankle. With this mind, this author provides a guide to diagnosing various forms of eczema, dermatitis, infectious…
Managing A Radiographically Simple Ankle Fracture In A Complex Patient
By Mark Prissel, DPM, FACFAS
This author presents a guide to the surgical treatment of an 83-year-old woman, who suffered a fibular fracture, a presentation complicated by comorbidities and social circumstances. An 83-year-old female presented in the outpatient clinical…
Essential Considerations In Treating Osteochondral Lesions Of The Talus
By Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Offering a thorough primer on treating osteochondral lesions of varying sizes and comcomitant presentations, this author discusses key diagnostic principles and optimal procedure selection. Surgeons have seen significant improvements in the past…
A Closer Look At A New Fluoroquinolone For Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
By Peninnah R. Kumar, DPM, AACFAS, CWSP, and Christopher R. Hood Jr., DPM, AACFAS
Diabetic foot ulcerations and infections (DFUs and DFIs) require a multidisciplinary approach with treatment including patient education, foot care (preventative care and risk stratification), glycemic control, debridement, vascular optimization and…
Insights And Reflections From Third-Year Residents In The Last Months Of Residency
Panelists: Catlea Gorman, DPM, Wesley Jackson, DPM, and Heather Schaefbauer, DPM
Clinical Editor: David Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS

Third-year residents discuss juggling future requirements for practice, what they’re focusing on in current rotations and reflect on their residency experience. Q: As you start your last months of your residency program, what are the most…
Pertinent Pearls On Rebalancing Procedures With Total Ankle Replacement
By Jayson N. Atves, DPM, CO, AACFAS, and Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA
While there have been a number of advances with total ankle replacement, these authors review key fundamentals for balancing unstable ankle joints, offering pearls and tips on procedure selection for soft tissue balancing as well as correction of…
A Guide To Using Antibiotic-Loaded PMMA Beads And Spacers In The Diabetic Foot
By Shrunjay R. Patel, DPM, Crystal L. Ramanujam, DPM, MSc, FACFAS and Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) beads may provide an effective adjunctive option for treating a variety of infected wounds in high-risk patients with diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, in a thorough review of the literature, these authors discuss the…
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